Al McMordie: Illini +27 vs. Buckeyes

[SBRforum Staff]

Illini +27 vs. Buckeyes

Game Time: 11/4/2006 3:30:00 PM
By: Al McMordie

http://www.phoenixsports.com

Ohio State will win again this Saturday when they play the Illini in Illinois. But the Buckeyes won't cover the nearly 4-TD spread.

Our complimentary selection is on the Illinois Illini plus the points over Ohio State.

We will fade Jim Tressel's crew off its 3-straight wins and covers over Michigan State, Minnesota and Indiana. But favorites of 21+ points are a poor 48-81 ATS off 2-straight covers as a favorite. Take Illinois.

Play: Illinois +27

[bigboydan]

I too have a lean towards Illinois in this game myself.

[dave11486]

So tough to call, but fading the Buckeyes is hard with their week in week out consistency on offense and defense.

[pags11]

definitely dave...this is a lot of points and Illinois is playing well, but no way I'm getting in the way of Ohio St. right now...

[goldengoat]

i think it was ohio st that ended illinois undefeated streak in basketball a few yrs ago

i'm not saying illinois is gonna win but i'm sure this has been brought up on the illinois campus

i lean illinois too but think somewhere the line will increase